Are you a newcomer to the DC/VA/MD area from the South? Have you made any of the following observations? - The restaurants don't serve sweet tea. - People here don't follow college sports. - It takes a half an hour to drive somewhere three miles away. - Nobody holds the door open or says "thank you" when you do. - The charm and hospitality you grew up with doesn't seem to fit in. Don't despair! Transitioning into DC life is hard, but the good news is you don't have to do it alone. Southern Comfo …

This group is for professionals in the Washington DC area who work in Corporate Social Responsibility (aka Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Sustainability) and its various forms. Through monthly networking gatherings in a casual setting, we get together to listen to a speaker and then share ideas about CSR and network among an informed group. Formerly known as the DC PPP group, we changed its name to emphasise that CSR includes PPP as well as other issues of interest to …

Let a REALTOR take you on a no-pressure, guided tour of Open Houses in a different DC neighborhood each weekend. We do all the preliminary work for you. Just meet up on Sunday afternoons at a local coffee shop in the selected neighborhood to cover a bit of information about the homebuying process, then walk around to view 5 or 6 different properties. We're always done by 4:00 pm. There's no fee for this service.  I love my job, I love where I live, and I want you to, also.

Night out in DC, VA wants for individuals, couples, friends to experience night club events in around DC,VA. Where is a popular destination among the young and young at hearts. Various hip hop, house clubs are clustered in one locations. And where elite hangs out for the night. Here we have discounts offer to get in to night clubs with great DJ's to the music that can rock your night out. Its all about meeting new people while having a good time.

DC Explorers is dedicated to providing you with a variety of opportunities to make new friends, try new things, and see the world. Join our events and meet other professionals from the Washington Metropolitan area who share your interests and want to remain engaged in life-long learning and exploration. To register for the events described in this meetup and to see other exciting events please go to the DC Explorers web site www.dcexplorers.com.

United Social Sports is the DC area's preimer sports league and social club offering Skeeball, Bocce, Cornhole, Shuffleboard, Kickball, Mini-Golf, Dodgeball, Volleyball and more! With locations across town and special events every couple weeks there is no better way to relive your found memories of Skeeball while meeting new people and having a good time! We host pick up games, happy hours, free movie screenings, day trips, scavenger hunts and more! If its fun and …

We are a global community of inspired individuals caring for and about each other and the entire planetary family. Our community is affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living (CSL) and welcomes people of all faiths and no faith. We meet in Washington, DC, near the Takoma metro stop on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 5-6 p.m. and discuss spiritual principles. We also offer classes certificated by CSL. Please visit www.DCnewThought.org to learn more.

If your anything like me your probably asking yourself that very same question, ok so I'm here, now what? You've probably moved from somewhere where you had a great network of friends and family and traded that in for a chance to do some real work, to make a difference, or just to get paid more. Whatever the reason, you probably quickly realized that no man is an island. This group is to help start filling that other part of your life and to meet some great new people. Youll never be able to rep …

Hello to everyone who likes to dance and have fun, Dance is my life and I love to teach others how to experience this exciting form of art. I find great joy in watching my students progress and learn and most of all see them go out to salsa clubs and have fun. I am so proud to know that I've given them something that they can use to meet new people and have fun. Isn't that what we all need in these days full of stress? I have recently relocated to the DC area from Chicago where I taught at …

Maracatu Baque do Mangue runs ongoing workshops in Afro-Brazilian rhythms, focusing on Maracatu de Baque Virado, a style of percussion from Recife, Brasil. In these workshops, students learn the technique and language of five instruments, work on rhythm and movement, and learn to sing while playing an instrument. Maracatu de Baque Virado is an Afro-Brazilian percussive tradition from the north-east of Brazil. Join us in creating a Maracatu community in DC! Classes are every Wednesday: 8:30pm to …

This group will be dedicated to integrate all members of the fashion industry in the DC metro area. Welcome to meet and share all aspects of the emerging DMV Fashion rave; From apparel to shoe designers to hairstylists, to photographers, and makeup artists as well as professional models. This group will meet to plan, cooperate and connect with the resources needed to keep DMV Fashion moving forward. Join to stay involved with upcoming events.

Are you a gay man interested in exploring beyond the usual gay bar scene and visiting nicer venues of D.C.? The Capitol Hill Socialites were organized to create glamorous meet ups at fun social events in the Washington D.C. area. The Capitol Hill Socialites appeal to intelligent, creative, articulate gay people who enjoy looking good and coming OUT to society. Members have been featured in Washingtonian Magazine and photographed for DC Hot Spots. You should join if: -You are a gay man. -You like …

Hi! This 42 year-old lesbian decided to start the new group because she realized that there has to be something else in life besides working and going to the gym. The plan is to do a different activity every month, something that nobody in the group has done before and then move on to the next thing. The activities would be in the DC-VA-MD area and include: spending the morning at a shooting range, taking a trapeze class, checking out the DC Rollergirls, trying out an acting class at the Shakes …

Our purpose is to provide a  Meetup group for Penn State University LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Allies) alumni and friends. Currently, the majority of our activities are in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area as our headquarters is located here, but we do have activities Nationwide!  There are a large number of LGBTA Penn State graduates out there and we want them to re-connect with PSU, network, and share. The Penn State Alumni Association has authorized the creation of an aff …

DC PE/Health teachers and teachers of other subject areas who are interested in learning more about physical education or incorporating movement activities into their instruction.

Alcohol-free activities and ideas that promote alcohol-free relations and networks in the DC area.